Tina Close is a Executive Assistant at Embassy of Australia, United States of America. Colleagues describe them as "Tina and I both served within the Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan. Her soft skills and organisational prowess created a network that proved highly effective in a multinational environment. Her professionalism and tenacity were pivotal in terms of what we were able to accomplish. It was my privilege to serve with her." and "Ms Close is a highly skilled, competent and professional operator. I had the opportunity to work with Tina as we studied in an academic environment. Bringing her vast leadership and military experience to every discussion, her warm, empathetic and engaging nature helped to develop me as an Officer and motivate her peers to achieve better. "